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Antimony pentachloride

Antimony pentachloride (SbCl5) is a colorless to light-yellow oily liquid, corrosive, water- and air-reactive. Even though it is not flammable, we still recommend a secure chemical storage building or container that meets specific regulations for storing Antimony pentachloride. That’s why we suggest one of the following: CHEMLoc, DRUMLoc

Antimony pentachloride Storing Details

Flammable Details: Not flammable.

Storage Details: Keep separated from incompatible substances. Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Use a compliant storage building with proper signage for corrosive materials.

Compatible Details:

Description: Antimony pentachloride is a chemical compound with the formula SbCl5. It is a colourless oil, but typical samples are yellowish due to impurities. Owing to its tendency to hydrolyse to hydrochloric acid, SbCl5 is a highly corrosive substance.

Classification: CLASS 8

Brand Name: n/a

Antimony pentachloride Properties

Formula

Density

Boiling Point;

IUPAC ID

Molar Mass

Soluble In

Melting Point

SbCl5

2.34 g/cm³

349°F (176°C)

Antimony pentachloride, Antimony(V) chloride

299.02 g/mol

HCl, Tartaric acid, chloroform, CCl4

37°F (2.8°C)

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